An excellent piece of unique drama

Rating: 9/10 (30 June 2003)

I was not going to write an online review of this movie until I read the latest posted review on 28 Days Later. With all respect to the people, who are entitled to their opinions, who have bashed this movie, I vehemently disagree. Fist and foremost, yes this movie is not terrifying, yet its intent is clearly not to be. This movie is a drama with a zombie-horror film premise. The movie delves into concepts of humanity in a unique way. Strong acting minus maybe the young girl drives the movie. The cinematography is stellar not only in making video look so good, but also in the often high-past, adrenaline pumping high shutter speed shots. And I must say that comparing this movie to Charlie's Angel's 2 is absolutely ludicrous in that CA 2 is possibly the biggest piece of garbage released to date this year. This movie should be seen as a work of art, which is dramatic, fun, exciting, and revolutionary though the its turning of a cheesy premised zombie film into to a top-notch drama. It should not be lumped in with brainless horror and MTV style films. Yes this movie may not be "Scary as Hell," but it is so much more; it is brilliant and Danny Boyle's best.